MIRROR IMAGE

This is another image from Michaela and Aaron's engagement session!

Reflections and mirror images can be so fun when we can find them. Seeing double of a lovely couple is always a great image! I love this because it shows so much passion. Aaron is bringing in Michaela by her chin. But, she is also bringing him in by his arm. You think they are going to kiss, but at the last moment, they pull away. It's such an intimate and romantic image.

I love everything about this. I love the pose! I love their outfits! I love their interaction! I love that you can see it twice!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

SPOLIGHT ENGAGEMENT

Chris and Christine had an amazing engagement session a week ago. Here is one that we did in Statler City!

We originally were doing their pictures at Niagara Square. They needed to do an outfit change and the Statler was open. When they came out, they both looked like they belonged on the red carpet. Time for a last minute change!

There are giant spotlights right inside the Statler. When we photograph weddings there, it is so hard to use them. The valet parking attendants take over that area. So, it was a perfect opportunity to take advantage now when nobody was around! We had Chris and Christina look at each other and get really close. I love how dramatic and intimate it is. They both look stunning!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Session Location: Statler City

GAME DAY!

Time to get out the beer, pizza, wings, and chips! Most of you are probably gearing up for the big game between the Bills and Patriots. Great day for another Bills photo. This was a shot that Leah took on her engagement shoot with Kristine & Andy.

We had their engagement session at Ralph Wilson Stadium! Leah had them sit near the logo that is right outside of the Retail Store. Instead of shooting straight on, she shot more of a side angle. She captured the whole logo and the couple.

They are huge Bills fans! It was great to capture their images in such a meaningful place to them!

Go Bills!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Session Location: Ralph Wilson Stadium

STREET LIGHT ENGAGEMENT

We did Michaela and Aaron's engagement session Monday at Niagara Square in Buffalo.

We were the only people there, so we could utilize the whole area. And we sure did! We had already done photos with City Hall and the fountain, so it was time to change it up. As it started to get darker, the street lights really stood out. Why not take advantage of them. We had Michaela pull Aaron in by his lapel. The lights in the back ground looked awesome. There were so many and all different colors. They make the perfect back drop for this image!

We can't wait for their wedding next year!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photographer: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Location: Niagara Square

All eyes on Lola the dog!

Here is another image from Chris and Christine's engagement session at Niagara Square.

They brought their dog Lola! She was so cute. I was getting so distracted wanting to play with her. We had Chris and Christine sit on a stone bench. She draped her legs over his. Then we brought in Lola. We told them not to worry about the dog and we'll see what she does. Christine's sister was with us as well with treats for Lola. Once the treat bag was out, Lola was smiling right at us. She really does look like she has a big smile.

I love when people bring their dogs! They can be so much fun to work with and add so much excitement to a shoot!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Buffalo Proper, Niagara Square

SUNSET AT NIAGARA SQUARE

Chris and Christine are getting married next year! We had an awesome engagement session with them a few days ago.

This was the last shot of the night! As you can see, we did some of their photos at Niagara Square in Buffalo. Being in the heart of downtown, you do not see too much of a sunset. But the clouds and the coloring of the sky were so pretty. It was nice to see some contrast in a sunset shot with buildings in the background.

After waiting for traffic to pass and taxis to move out of the way, we had Chris and Christine face each other. All we needed to do was add a bit of light on their faces and we were good to go! Well, Neal had to lay on the ground too, to get the right angle. But the shot turned out amazing! They are going to love it!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Buffalo Proper, Niagara Square

ENGAGEMENT SHOOT AT BUFFALO BOTANICAL GARDENS

This image is from Frank and Amanda's engagement shoot! They are getting married in June of next year!

We went to the Buffalo Botanical Gardens for the beginning of their shoot. It was a beautiful day! I took them around the ground sand took advantage of everything there was to offer! The colors and flowers were amazing! There was a path that went through the gardens. I had Frank and Amanda walk away from me. Then I asked them to turn and look back at me.

I really like this image and chose to share it because I love how Amanda is standing. She did that all on her own too! The light is shining behind them and lighting up the trees and it is just beautiful!

Another reason Amanda and Frank were selected for today was, they came to visit us at the Buffalo Bridal Expo at the Seneca Niagara Casino in January. That is where we first met and they decided to book me as their lead photographer for their wedding! Today is another Bridal Show at Salvatore's Italian Gardens. We are hoping to meet and book more fantastic clients like Frank and Amanda! Come and visit from 11:00-4:00!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Buffalo Botanical Gardens, Woodlawn Beach State Park

BUFFALOVE!

Today's photo was taken by one of our main photographers, Leah! Kristine and Andy are getting married July 16, 2016! Leah will have the honor of shooting this amazing couple's wedding!

They had their engagement shoot recently at Ralph Wilson Stadium. They live out of town, but are huge Bills fans! I got to tag along and shoot with Leah. It was so much fun! Kristine and Andy actually brought everything you needed to tailgate before a game! There was a cooler with beer, chips, dips, and Duff's chicken wings. How fun is that!

Leah had it all planned out on what she wanted to do for this shoot. The Ralph Wilson Stadium sign was a must. She had them stand in a somewhat prome pose. Then they turned their heads to look back at each other. It looks really good because you can alway get a laugh from that pose.

Kristine and Andy look great! Buffalo Bills Jerseys, Ralph Wilson Stadium, tailgating fixins. Great idea for their engagement shoot! Such a fun image from Leah and it was a blast shooting with her! 

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Ralph Wilson Stadium, Big Tree Inn Sports Bar

A Smokin' Engagement Shoot in Lewiston!

Rene'e and Tommy are getting married tomorrow! We are so excited to be a part of their day! Here is an image from their engagement shoot, that is just awesome!

This was done at the Lewiston waterfront. They told us this area meant a lot to them and it would be perfect for their photos. We shot around the area and ended with this shot.

Tommy rode in on his bike and wanted to have it for some of their photos. As Tommy was showing us all the different lights and colors on the bike, Neal's mind was turning. He said we needed some smoke to make the shot look really cool! Why not do a burn out? We had Tommy rev up the bike, while Rene'e leaned into the bike from the front. You can tell by their giant smiles, they were having a great time! We loved it! The colors from the bike look so good with the smoke.

It was so nice to create images for Rene'e and Tommy that really meant something to them. We got to be so creative and have so much fun doing it!

Happy Wedding weekend Rene'e and Tommy! We can't wait to have more fun and capture your beautiful wedding!

-Danielle

Buffalo Engagement Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Buffalo Engagement Photo Location: Lewiston NY

ASHLEY & DAN AT FORT NIAGARA STATE PARK

Save the Date!! Ashley and Dan are getting married tomorrow!

We did their engagement shoot last year at Fort Niagara State Park. There are some wonderful buildings on property! We shot this at an old victorian style brick home. There was a broken down porch with amazing vines growing through it. There were not stairs for Ashley and Dan to climb. But they were both troopers and climbed right up! (and even Ashley in a dress)!

They brought a sign with them with their date on it that someone had made for them. We thought it was a great place to incorporate it! Right when we had them where we needed, the wind started blowing and the sign would not stay flat. We took about 50 shots just to get it. We had Ashley and Dan look at each other. Probably for a really long time haha. But we did get some great laughs as well! And we got the image for them to use for their Save the Date cards!

Neal and I can't wait to shoot their wedding tomorrow!

-Danielle

Photography: Neal Urban Studio

Photo Sessin: Fort Niagara State Park, Village of Lewiston